An Alton student organised and participated in a 12-hour long netball tournament for charity.

Earlier this year, Tegan Peers-Holland, a student on the Extended Diploma in Sport at HSDC Alton College, raised £760 for Cancer Research UK through the event.

She undertook the task as part of her course requirement to plan and lead an event, but wanted it to be an opportunity to bring together people of all skill levels for a day of fun, fitness and fundraising.

When asked about how the netball went, Tegan said: “The netball matches went so well! It was an amazing opportunity to raise money for a good cause whilst also getting so many people involved both inside and outside of the College.

“People of all ages and skill levels were allowed to participate, making it an inclusive event with fantastic attendance!”

The netball tournament was open to everyone, with lots of local community groups from outside the College also taking part, including family members and local league teams.

Alton Lions were also in attendance and helped sponsor the event, for which Tegan was incredibly grateful.

Dean Gillatt, a sports lecturer at Alton who helped to supervise the event, praised Tegan’s efforts: “Tegan is a truly outstanding student, both in and outside of the classroom. Her charity match was amazing and really showed what she can achieve.

“Everybody had a great time, and whilst there were a few tired faces at the end of the 12 hours, it was well worth it!”

A HSDC spokesperson added: “Everyone at HSDC is extremely proud of Tegan, who hopes to use the skills she has acquired on the Extended Diploma in Sport to pursue a career as a PE teacher in the future.”

Other successful fundraisers include engineering’s Movember campaign and esports’ Winterfest event.